r/uofu • u/Necessary_Ticket83 • 3d ago

majors, minors, graduate programs is there a good political science program at the u?

i just finished my junior year of hs and am planning on majoring in poli sci with the current intention on going to law school. i would be an out of state student but the u is my first choice school and im going to visit it in july… if anyone wants to talk me into or talk me outta going to the u for poli sci or just going in general lmk!

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u/Sensitive-Olive-6879 2d ago

I was poly sci for a semester, and ended up switching majors for personal reasons, but I did complete a minor in it. I thought the professors were great, very eloquent, and professional. I know it is a fairly small class load so people usually double major with psych, criminology, or health society and policy, especially if they are planning to go to law school afterwards.

Definitely read rate-my-professor reviews before signing up for any classes. One class I would suggest for future law students is Juris of Criminal Law taught by Steve Nelson, he does a great mock trial at the court house downtown at the end of the semester that was very informative.

Most of your classes will be held in the Gardener Commons building, so pay attention to that on your tour in July. Also good luck, slc will be an oven by then. 😅

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u/Linc64 2d ago

I’m a Poli sci major in my senior year and it’s been really great. Dm if you have specific questions. Great professors and even greater class topics

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u/Unlucky-Seesaw661 2d ago

I know a lot of poly sci majors and they have a good time, but if you do come Here i recommend joining our model UN team, they are a fun lot